Staff Accountant – Bank Reconciliations

Overview

• Support the finance team by performing detailed bank reconciliations for multiple accounts.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records within a fast-paced environment.
• Investigate discrepancies and resolve issues by analyzing transaction histories and documentation.
• Collaborate with accounting staff to clarify outstanding items and ensure proper corrections.
• Prepare reconciliation summaries and provide updates to management as required.
• Maintain adherence to internal controls and accounting policies throughout the assignment.
• Utilize analytical skills to assess account activity and produce accurate reconciliations.
• Contribute to the success of a time-sensitive reconciliation project.

• Perform timely and accurate reconciliations for multiple bank accounts with varying transaction volumes.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies by reviewing supporting documentation and general ledger activity.
• Verify proper coding and posting of deposits, withdrawals, transfers, fees, and adjustments.
• Collaborate with accounting staff to clarify outstanding items and ensure corrections are properly recorded.
• Maintain reconciliation schedules and update internal records to reflect current account balances.
• Prepare reconciliation summaries and provide status updates to management as requested.
• Ensure all work adheres to internal controls and accounting policies.
• Utilize analytical skills to assess account activity and produce accurate reconciliations.

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in bank reconciliations; 5 years preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with accounting software is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles and ledger activity.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with onsite staff.
• Experience reconciling multiple accounts with varying transaction volumes.